Jantar Mantar Protest Updates: Opposition Support Grows as Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Continues on Day 20
Doctors said Wangchuk had lost nearly 20% of his body as the court ordered government medical checks during his indefinite hunger strike.
- On Friday, the Delhi High Court ordered the Union and Delhi governments to ensure regular medical monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk, whose health reached a critical stage on the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar.
- Wangchuk joined the Cockroach Janta Party's protest at Jantar Mantar on June 28, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination and broader systemic reforms.
- Doctor Satish Lamba, who has been examining Wangchuk regularly, reported the activist has lost over 9 kg and nearly 20 per cent of his body weight, though he remains "mentally alert" despite the critical stage.
- Remaining resolute on his 20th day of fasting, Wangchuk asserted that seeking accountability for students could bring political change, citing historical instances where governments fell over rising onion prices.
- Appealing for public participation, Wangchuk urged supporters to join the Cockroach Janta Party's proposed "Chalo Sansad" march to Parliament on July 20, emphasizing that mass movements remain the movement's greatest strength.
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Jantar Mantar Protest Live: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday after completing 20 days without solid food during his hunger strike, with doctors reporting dehydration, low potassium levels, metabolic imbalance and rising ketone levels that point to a worsening condition. Despite medical advice, the 59-year-old has refused intravenous fluids, oral rehydration solutions and medicines, and remains under close observation. As concerns over his health mounted, veteran social activist Anna Hazare urged the Centre to initiate dialogue with Wangchuk and clearly respond to his demands. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the activist's removal from Jantar Mantar, alleging the government was suppressing peaceful protests. Meanwhile, sources said the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) had neither sought nor obtained Delhi Police permission for its proposed Parliament march. Wangchuk's physician, Dr Nitin Dighe, questioned aspects of his hospitalisation, alleging a lack of transparency in medical reports and saying efforts were underway to shift him to another hospital. Separately, CJP founder Abhijit Dipke was attacked with ink at the protest site in Delhi. Stay tuned with indiatoday.in for all live updates.
Wangchuk says I've lost 20 pc of body; asks if govts have fallen over onions, why not over students
<p>New Delhi, Jul 17 (PTI): Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday said he has lost nearly 20 per cent of his body during his indefinite hunger strike but remained resolute, asserting that if governments could fall over rising onion prices, seeking accountability for students could also bring political change.</p><p>In a video message shared at the end of the 20th day of his fast, Wangchuk urged people to join the Cockroach Janta…
Amidst the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar, Sonam Wangchuk has delivered an emotional message regarding the Parliament march. He vowed to continue his fast and personally participate in the march. His statement has infused new enthusiasm into the movement, while issues related to the education system have once again come into focus.
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